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Repulse Bay

Category: Beaches
Location: Southside

Fodor's Review:

It's named after the British warship HMS Repulse not, as some local wags say, after its slightly murky waters. It was home of the now demolished Repulse Bay Hotel, which gained notoriety in December 1941 when Japanese clambered over the hills behind it, entered its gardens, and overtook the British, who were using the hotel as headquarters. Repulse Bay Verandah Restaurant & Bamboo Bar—a great place for British high tea—is a replica of the eating and drinking establishment that once graced the hotel. High tea costs HK$128 and is served weekdays from 3 to 5:30 and weekends from 3:30 to 5:30. You can also grab a bite at one of several Chinese restaurants and snack kiosks that dot the beach. The Lifesaving Club at the beach's east end resembles a Chinese temple, with large statues of Tin Hau, goddess of the sea, and Kwun Yum, goddess of mercy. If you opt for a meal in a seafood restaurant here or at any beach, note that physicians caution against eating raw shellfish because of hepatitis outbreaks. From Exchange Square Bus Terminus in Central, take Bus 6, 6A, 6X, 66, 64, or 260.

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